saint spyridon 2016 grecian festival program book 2016

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WelcomeDear Friends,

There are few things that give Greek people greater joy than to share their treasured traditions and culture with their friends. Perhaps the only other greater joy is to feed them. It is with that same great joy that I greet you and welcome you for the first time as the new Dean of the Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Worcester, Massachusetts to “My Big Fat Greek Festival.” I am truly indebted to my predecessor, Fr. Dean Paleologos, as well as all the previous Parish Councils and the former festival committees for all the work they have done building up this festival in years past. I have had the blessing of seeing the hard work of this year’s committee along with the current Council, and I am in awe, not only of all the work that it takes, but of the incredible synergy that exists among the people and the committees of this incredible community. I wish to thank all of our sponsors, volunteers, our chairpeople, our parishioners, and all of our neighbors who have supported us, and who show up year after year to make this festival successful.

I invite you to taste the homemade food crafted with recipes handed down from generation to generation; watch our young people perform classical Greek folk dances from various regions of Greece; and be sure to take a tour of the jewel of our community, which is our church. Learn about our iconography and our architecture. Take one of our guided tours, led by several of our parishioners. Enjoy your time here and when you see me serving food or giving a tour please be sure to stop by and say hello or “yasou.”

May God Bless You (“Doksa To Theo”) Fr. Dimitrios MoraitisFr. Dimitrios Moraitis

Welcome... to our 40th Grecian Festival! St. Spyridon is proud to share and celebrate our faith, culture, and heritage with Worcester County and Central Massachusetts. Join us for three fun-filled days of music, dance, and delicious food. This year’s festival features Cathedral tours, traditional Greek dance performances, live music, shopping at the Agora (marketplace), a Living Museum, Youth Comedy Satire, and a raffle. As always, there will be plenty of delicious traditional food. Be sure to enjoy a freshly made cup of Greek coffee at the Kafenio(cafe).

I would like to thank our St. Spyridon parishioners for their hard work and dedication. Our volunteers have devoted countless hours, along with their talents, to ensure the success of the festival. I also wish to express my gratitude to our Worcester County sponsors for their generous support to St. Spyridon Cathedral throughout the years. The Grecian Festival is our biggest fundraiser that provides for our programs, activities, and helps support those in need in the community. We warmly invite you to enjoy a bit of Greece with us! Truly yours in Christ,

Georgia ParafestasParish Council President

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FOOD, FOOD, FOOD3-full days of the most delicious and authentic Greek specialties to enjoy. At this festival, we are once again featuring the successful Chef Spotlight Dinners. Paul Barber, Festival Culinary Chairman is an award winning Chef and owner, with his lovely wife Melina, of Flying Rhino, and collaborated with the best Greek chefs and restaurant owners in Worcester County to present Festival Daily Specials. Check the food pages for the festival menu and Chef Spotlight features. They are also posted on our website GrecianFestival.org and Facebook.

GREEK FOOD STATIONSIn addition to the Chef Spotlights, the following Food Stations are offered all weekend long. You can even take some to go!

Traditional Food Line - with a selection of dinners such as roasted Statler chicken breast, lamb souvlaki (skewered lamb), Pastitsio Dinner with meat or vegetarian and all dinners served with sides of rice pilaf, Greek green beans, lemon roasted potatoes or Greek salad. There is also a great selection of A la carte choices to add to the meal or eat separately.A la carte choices include:Spanakopita/Tiropita – Greek Spinach or Cheese Pita.Pastitsio- baked Greek macaroni casserole, filled with oozing cheese and bechamel sauce-offered both with meat and vegetarian.Grape Leaves and Greek Salad with Greek seasonings, tomato, onion and feta cheese and crown your meal with delicious Greek pastry.Gyro and Souvlaki Station - a quick dining service with choices suchas skewered Chicken or Lamb souvlaki in warm pita with tzatziki sauce; Gyro (pronounced “yero”) an all-time favorite Greek sandwich-seasoned combination of ground lamb and beef-cooked on a vertical “Gyro” rotisserie where you will watch the meat carved off the spinning cone and placed in warm pita bread with the Greek delicious fixings.Loukoumades Station - honey puffs lovingly made before your eyes by the LoukouMAMAs-soaked in honey syrup...so delicious offered in ½ or full dozens...and sprinkled with walnuts (if desired) and powdered sugar. Great to take some home and heat up later!Greek Bakery Station – offers single pieces or packaged to go in 1/2 and dozen packages of baklava, kourambiedes (Greek powdered sugar butter cookie), kouroulakia-braided butter cookies, galaktoboureko-an all time favorite dessert made with creamy custard in a crispy phyllo pastry, bathed with sweet syrup. Take some home too!Kafenio – Relax, Be Happy! For a more relaxed social meal, just like the Greek’s like to do it, the Kafenio has wait service so that you can sip your wine or drink, enjoy the high-octane coffee iced Frappe or traditional Greek demitasse. Sample one of the Mezethes, (Greek appetizers)

or better yet order the Pikilia Assortment Plate. Eat drink and be merry while you watch the excitement, listen to music or join in the dancing.

In our beautifully renovated Cotsidas Cultural Center you will enjoy the Agora-Greek Bazaar (Market Place), and feel as if you have been transported to a Greek island where an eclectic collection of Greek traditional and fashionable specialties displayed by vendors for your browsing and shopping pleasure. Some of the items include jewelry, arts and crafts, clothing, spiritual items and icons, and so much more. In our Cultural Museum display you will experience what it was like to live in a Greek home many years ago in the “old country,” like our Yiayias and Pappous did.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FESTIVAL INCLUDECathedral Tours of our beautiful Byzantine-designed Cathedral architecture adorned with sparkling chandeliers, stained glass, icons, candles and Orthodox artifacts. It will give you a moment to unwind and reflect before returning to the festival glendi (enjoyment).Cultural Spotlight - New This Festival enjoy daily interactive activities for adults and children including arts, crafts, paint classes, food demonstrations! Activities and times will be posted throughout the 3-days.Greek Dance Performances – by children, youth and adult groups in traditional costumes for all to enjoy. New this festival a Greek Dance lesson and demonstration for adults and children, join in and learn a few steps.Live Greek Music and DJ Music – You will be serenaded by DJs special selections both traditional and top-40. Live Orchestra music from some of the famous musicians in New England that encourages everyone to get up and join the dance lines weaving throughout the dance floor as the stars start twinkling in the night. Shy? Forget about it! Not at the Grecian Festival everyone is family. You will also be able to enjoy a Greek Comedy Satire performed in Greek and narrated by our community youth; Living Museum-some of the most talented actors of Central Mass come together to perform as Greek Ancient characters that come alive and also wander around the festival interacting with the guests.

AND a Kids' Fest and Teen Zone with many fun activities for all ages from the littlest fans to teens.

CASH Raffle-Your chance to win $10,000 cash Grand prize or 5 runner-up prizes of $1,000 each with our Raffle. During the festival you can contribute to an ongoing 50/50 raffle.

All under the largest custom designed tent at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral grounds.

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Main Festival Sponsor 2

Welcome from Father Dimitrios 3

Welcome from Georgia Parafestas 3

Kali Diaskedasi 4

Community Sponsors 5

Map 5

Our Cathedral 6

Committee 7

Schedule of Events 8

Description of Activities 8

History of Greek Dance 11

Orthodoxy 12

In Memory 13

Cotsidas Cultural Center 14

Sponsors 15

Featured Chefs & Recipes 36

Festival Menu 38

Kafenio & Kids’ Fest Menu 39

Featured Chefs & Recipes 40

Sponsors 42

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LOUKOUMADES GYRO & SOUVLAKI

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Cultural Spotlight

COTSIDAS CULTURAL CENTER

CommunitySponsors

In Memory of Jim Bazoukas- Love Sandy and FamilyDean A. AlexandrouTony AnastationAndrianopoulos-Cancelmo FamilyChristina, George, Thomas, EmanuelleCharlie and Mary BloumisLoucas & Ekaterini Comitas and FamilyEfrosini Dovras Jim and Alexandra EconomouSavvas Fotiadis Olga FotosAnastasia GatzogiannisAngelo and Georgia Giolekas and FamilyAndrea GourousisGeorge GourousisPeter Arthur GourousisPeter and Paula GourousisDemetra GramenosKen HarlingJimmy KalogeropoulosDemosthenes Kaloudelis

Diane P. Karalekas MDChris KirusisKosta Koulisis and FamilyGeorge Kousoulos and Stacy Patsis Hristos and Sarah Kyriazis and familyA. Mary LabovitesChris LiazosTheodore and Athanasia LyberopoulosGeorge and Lisa ManiatisDemetrios and Celeste MoschosNicholas and Zoe Paleologos and FamilyGeorge and Helen PanagiotopoulosMatthew PanagiotouStuart PaskalisStephen Pertsoulis FamilyAntoni SoukalopoulosTina ThamelJoan TherosCharlie Vangos and FamilyDimitrios Vasiliadis and FamilyStratton VitikosJim Voyiatzis

Grecian Festival, Best of Luck

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Great Success to Grecian Festival 2016!The Rougas Family

Anastasios and Georgia ParafestasPatricia, Maria, and Anastasia

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OurCathedral

The Grecian Festival has been a highlight of Worcester and Central Massachusetts for the last 40 years. It has become the finest and the largest festival of New England, with attendance exceeding 25,000 people. During the festival the Greek Community recognizes and celebrates our forefathers, Greek Immigrants who came to Worcester to work and create a new life, and in doing so made lasting contributions to the political, economic and cultural development of Worcester. It’s also a time to join in the festivities of our Hellenic Heritage. The Grecian Festival is one of our largest fund raisers that supports all our educational, cultural, spiritual programs and activities; youth and senior programs, our Board of Education certified Pre-School, our Orthodox Food Pantry (working with the Worcester County Food Bank) that feeds more than 200 families a month, Missions to help build homes in poor countries, food and gift baskets provided to the poor and needy, and much more.

Our Cathedral is an active community for all ages, our ministries include:• Altar Boys• Sunday School• Chanters• Choir• Little angels• HOPE (Holy Orthodox Primary Education)• JOY (Junior Orthodox Youth• GOYA (Greek Orthodox Youth of America)• Greek Dance Troupe• YAL (Young Adult League)• Basketball• Greek Afternoon School• Greek School Alumni Association• Preschool• Project Mexico• Orthodox Food Pantry• Senior Parishioners• Ladies Philoptochos Society

Affiliates:• AHEPA• Daughters of Penelope• Maids of Athena• Holy Trinity Nursing Home• Panepirotic Federation of America• Hellenic Arts Society• Saint George Tsamanta Society• Cultural Center Hristohorafiton• Greek American Veterans

CATHEDRAL INFORMATION508-791-7326

www.spyridoncathedral.org Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m

CLERGYReverend Doctor Dimitrios Moraitis

Dean

Reverend Father Dean N. Paleologos Dean Emeritus

Reverend Deacon Andrew Giourelis

SUNDAY SERVICESOrthros 8:30 a.m.

Divine Liturgy 9:45 a.m.

PARISH COUNCILGeorgia Parafestas, President

Nickolas Moudios, Vice PresidentNicholas Paleologos, Treasurer

Michael Dionis, SecretaryGeorge Gourousis, Assistant Treasurer

Sideris AngelouChristos Tsigas

Evangelia “Lika” VelentzasDemitrios “Jim” Economou

George EconomouJoan Theros

Eleftherios “Teddy” Fotos Gus Giannakis

George PanagiotopoulosGeorge Taliadouros

Philoptochos Sponsored Event - SAVE THE DATE

Tuesday , September 6, 2016 Time: 6:00pmSponsored by Ladies Philoptochos Society Open to all members of our Cathedral and Friends

Speaker: Anita Baglaneas Devlin - Author of S.O.B.E.R.“ A story of Addiction Told by a Mother and Her Son”A compelling account of drug addiction and the hope of individual and family recovery.

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HONORARY CHAIRSReverend Doctor Dimitrios MoraitisDean

Reverend Father Dean N. Paleologos Dean Emeritus

Reverend Deacon Andrew Giourelis

FESTIVAL CHAIRMENKonstantinos “Gus” GiannakisPaul BarberChristos TsigasGeorge Gourousis

Admissions: Kostas KoulisisAlcoholic Beverages: Dimitrios VasiliadisAnnouncer at Opening Ceremony: Nickolas MoudiosAgora: Evangelia “Lika” Velentzas, Panagiota KakourosBakery Station: The Ladies Philoptochos SocietyBaking & Packing: Philoptochos SocietyBook Shop: Dr. Matthew PanagiotuCathedral Tours: Michael Constantinou & Byron MenidisCultural Room: Angie Douka & Katerina SingasCultural Spotlight: Christina Andrianopoulos, Shiela Shields NealonDJ’s: DJ Christos Tsigas, DJ Niko PritsoulisEntertainment: Christos TsigasFacilities: Christos TsigasFinance: George FotiadesFood: Paul Barber, George PanagiotopoulosGraphic Design: Sarah KyriazisGrilling: Charlie BloumisGyro & Souvlaki Station: Sideris Angelou, Nicholas Paleologos, George GourousisKafenio: Yeoryia Giolekas, Sarah Kyriazis, Magdelena Panagiotidis, Zoe Paleologos Kids’ Fest: Yeoryia Giolekas, Sarah Kyriazis, Magdelena Panagiotidis, Zoe PaleologosKitchen: Paul Barber, Peter Gaba, Chris LiazosLicensing / Permits: Konstantinos “Gus” Giannakis & Christos TsigasLinen Shop: Penelope KakourosLive Theatre (Greek Satire): Olga FotosLiving Museum: Serena ShieldsLoukoumades: Jody Athanasiou. Vicki Helali (LoukouMAMAs)Photographers: Anna Briggs, John Lenis, Nikolas MoudiosPublicity, Marketing, Program Book: Christina Andrianopoulos, Sarah Kyriazis, Michael Dionis Raffle: George Maniatis, Anthony DraposReligious Shop: Maria SkritakisSocial Media Marketing: Amy KalogeropoulosTraditional Food Line: Michael & Janice Dionis, Telly & Maria KassosWeb Design: Matthew Dionis

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Friday Schedule

EVENT LOCATION

5:00-11:00 Living Museum Tonna Room

5:00-12:00 Music by DJ Christos Main Tent

5:00-8:00 Kids’ Fest & Teen Zone Main Tent

5:00-10:00 Kafenio Main Tent

5:00-10:00 Agora (Shopping) Cotsidas Cultural Center

8:00-11:00 Continuous 50/50 ongoing raffle drawing Main Tent

5:30 Cathedral Tour Cathedral Narthex

6:00 Frappe Demonstration by Kalamos Cultural Spotlight


7:00 Savvas Kosmidis - photos and autographs Main Tent


8:30 Dance Performance St. Spyridon Leventia (adults)

Main Tent

FRIDAY, JUNE 35:00PM - 12:00AM

KIDS’S FEST & TEEN ZONE Location: Main TentNew location and activities! Dunk Fr. Dimitrios in the Dunk Tank, take a stab at a basketball shootout or enjoy a hot dog, french fries, or a sweet in our new location. Face painting, hands on activities, games, giveaways, special appearances and more!

Check the schedule of events for special guests and activities. See page 39 for menu.

DANCE PERFORMANCESLocation: Main Tent

Enjoy our Greek Dance performances by all dancers as young as 4 years to adults.

The St. Spyridon Greek Dance Group aims to maintain and continue the tradition of Greek dancing by teaching the dances from all over Greece free of cost to all age groups and levels of experience, in order to promote dance as a way of preserving regional culture and building an understanding of the rich history of the country as a whole. We are thrilled to share our culture with you at the 2016 festival and hope you enjoy!

Cultural Center Hrisohorafiton Alexander the Great Dance Group, a youth dance group ages 4-17 are proud members of Saint Spyridon and have been happily performing at our Grecian Festival for many years.

GREEK SATIRELocation: Lower Level

Admire the Greek Youth as they perform a Greek play about Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses visiting 21st Century America. The play is performed by children ages 4-15 in Greek and narrated in English for all to enjoy. Duration about 1 hour. BE AN ARTIST FOR A DAY!

Kids Sat and Sun 1:00Teens/Adults Sat and Sun 2:00

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CARICATURESBASKETBALLCRAFTSDUNK TANKSAND ARTFACE PAINTING LEMONADECOTTON CANDYHOT DOGS FRENCH FRIESPOPCORNTSHIRTSand more!

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SaturdaySchedule

EVENT LOCATION


11:00-5:00 Music by DJ Christos Main Tent




11:00-1:00 Ryan Maloney and Randall Byrd of It’s the Liquor Talking on WCRN Radio AM830, live broadcast

Foyer


12:30-1:30 Jake the Bravehearts Mascot Kids’ Fest


1:00 “Just Paint” a Greek Painting class for kids $15 Cultural Spotlight



2:00 “Just Paint” a Greek Painting class for teens/adults $17

Cultural Spotlight

2:00 Dance Lessons Main Tent


2:30 Greek Satire - a play performed by St. Spyridon Youth

Lower Level



4:00

4:15

Dance Performance St. Spyridon Horopatimata (ages 4-7)

Dance PerformanceSt. Spyridon Arhontopoula (ages 8-11)

Main Tent


5:15 Loukoumades Eating Contest Main Tent



6:30 Dance Performance St. Spyridon Asteria (ages 12-15)

Main Tent

7:00

7:15

Dance Performance Cultural Center Hrisohorafiton (ages 9-12)


Main Tent



5:00-11:30 Live Music by the Olympians Main Tent

8:30 Dance Performance St. Spyridon Leventia (adult)

Main Tent

11:30 Music by DJ Christos Main Tent

SATURDAY, JUNE 411:00AM - 12:00AM

CATHEDRAL TOURSLocation: The Cathedral Narthex

One of the highlights of our festival is the guided tours of our beautiful Cathedral. Allow the flicker of the candles to ignite your soul as the sparkle of the chandeliers reflect the stained glass, opening you to an experience of faith and spirituality.

AGORA (SHOPPING)Location: Cotsitas Cultural Center

A marketplace consisting of many vendors displaying their specialties. Vendors include:

• Hand-made jewelry, scarves, accessories and more

• Hellenic books from our very own book shop

• Byzantine icons and many other religious items from our Religious Shop

• Homemade Greek pastries made from our parishioners in our Bakery Shop

• Makis place, a festival favorite selling wall art and souvenirs

• Popular chocolate bars and treats from our very own Kiosk

• State Treasurers Office that will “find” your lost money

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SundaySchedule

EVENT LOCATION


12:00-5:00 Music by DJ Christos & DJ Niko Main Tent




12:00-4:00 Free hands on craft with the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts

Kids’ Fest


5:00-9:00 Raffle drawing “other” items (posted at the festival) Main Tent

12:00 Kalamos Frappe Demonstration Cultural Spotlight

12:30 Kalamos Tzatziki Demonstration Cultural Spotlight

1:00-4:00 Caricatures by Rich Parsons (various prices) Kids’ Fest

1:00 “Just Paint” a Greek Painting class for kids $15 Cultural Spotlight

2:00 “Just Paint” a Greek Painting class for teens/adults $17 Cultural Spotlight





3:00

3:15

Dance Performance St. Spyridon Horopatimata (ages 4-7)

Dance PerformanceSt. Spyridon Arhontopoula (ages 8-11)

Main Tent



4:00 Greek Satire - a play performed by St. Spyridon Youth Lower Level

5:00

5:15



Main Tent


6:00 Dance Performance St. Spyridon Asteria (ages 12-15)

Main Tent

7:00

7:15



Main Tent


5:00-9:30 Live Music by Orfeas Main Tent

9:30 Grand Prize Raffle drawing Main Tent

9:30 Music by DJ Christos & DJ Niko Main Tent

SUNDAY, JUNE 512:00PM - 10:00PM

GREEK MUSIC & DANCELocation: Main Tent

DON’T BE SHY.. grab someone’s hand in the dance line snaking through the crowds... we’ll make you feel like Zorba the Greek! Live bands Orfeas and The Olympians will be performing on Saturday and Sunday. DJ Christos and DJ Niko will play a variety of Greek Music for everyone’s enjoyment.

SAVVAS KOSMIDISLocation: Main Tent

Savvas Kosmidis, Award winning extreme motorcycle racer, winnings include ASRA Amateur Thunderbike class at the 31st Annual Race of Champions at Daytona International and others. Races on the Olympus Racer team wearing the Greek and American Flag will be our special guest at Grecian Festival. Meet and greet Savvas, take photos with his two racing bikes and get his autograph before he goes to race one of the most competitive races later this year.

LIVING MUSEUMTonna RoomBack by popular demand! This year “The Living Museum” is sponsored by AJ Productions, a local production company, which includes the cast from their touring show, “Joseph’s Dream” which was most recently performed at the Hanover Theater in Worcester. Come hear the tales of Grecian heroes including Hippocrates, Aphrodite, Hercules, Cleopatra, the Muses, and many more. To learn more about AJ Productions, visit them online at www.josephsdream.net. The cast and crew are thrilled to be a part of the 2016 Grecian Festival!

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History ofGreek Dance

Greece is one of the few countries in the world where folk dances are as alive today as they were in ancient times. Dance has always played an important role in the life of Greeks.

In Ancient Greece, dance derived its importance from its function as an integral part of social and religious life. Early Greek dance most likely began on the “chorostasi” (threshing floor), a circular paved area where wheat was harvested. A charioteer stood on a flat board, underneath was assembled stone to thresh and separate the wheat from the chaff as he was pulled around. After the harvest, it was time for celebration, and only natural to clear the space of the circular threshing floor and celebrate with dancing. These early dances at the threshing floor eventually evolved into the construction of amphitheaters with its circular space (orchestra) used for the chorus and adopted as part of the Greek tragedy.

Ancient Greeks believed that dance was divinely inspired. Plato said that dance arose from the natural desire of the young to move their bodies and express emotions especially that of joy, in Greek “hara”, from which the Greek word for dance, “horos” is derived. The English words chorus, chorale, choir, and choreography all come from this same Greek word. The roots of Modern Greek dance are firmly rooted in the ancient Greek dances. The popular rhythms used in Greek dances today use the same 7/8 and 5/4 rhythms discovered in ancient poetry. In the Iliad, Homer wrote about a wedding dance where brides singing wedding songs were led from their homes while young men danced and whirled to the sounds of flutes and lyres.

The ritual use of dance can still be seen in the traditional Byzantine form of the Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony. The bride and groom, the priest, and the

koumbara perform a procession circling around a table three times to the song “Isaia Horeve”, Dance of Isaiah.

Greece has 6 mainland regions; Epirus, Macedonia, Thrace, Thessaly, Central Greece and Peloponnesus. Each of these regions has their own distinctive dances as do the Greek islands. The two basic categories from which all the dances derive are springing/leaping dances and the shuffle/dragging dances known as “Syrtos”. Both of these dances are done in an open circle, start with the right foot and move counter-clockwise. Each dancer is linked by holding hands, wrists or shoulders. Up until modern times a man never held a woman’s hand but instead a handkerchief.

Leaping dances with their distinctive hopping are lively and energetic and trace their beginning to ancient Crete. Syrtos dances are even older and are the oldest known forms of dance, in fact Homer mentions the Syrto dance in his ancient writings. Many regions in Greece have their own variation of the Syrtos dance, as each region has tailored it to match their own traditions. Today, the Syrtos dances are the common dances seen at Greek festivals and weddings. The most well-known of these dances is the Kalamatianos, which uses the same steps as the Syrtos. The name was derived from the town of Kalamata located in Southern Greece. The Kalamatianos dance is one of the few Greek folk dances that is popular the world over and is commonly used in social gatherings and other festive occasions. It is also typically regarded as the national dance of Greece.

Want to learn how to Greek dance? Our master Dance Instructors; Jim Vasiliadis, Chrisoula Vasiliadis, and Olga Fotos will be providing free dance lessons for beginners under the main tent Saturday afternoon.

SAINT SPYRIDON DANCE GROUPAt St. Spyridon, the Greek Dance Group aims to maintain and continue the tradition of Greek dancing by teaching the dances of Greece to all age groups and levels of experience. The group introduces students to a range of dynamic dances from all over Greece—Crete, Peloponesos, Thraki, Ikaria, Macedonia, Pontos, etc.—in order to promote dance as a way of preserving regional culture and building an understanding of the rich history of the country as a whole. Our four dance groups, which consist of performers from kindergarten through adulthood, have taken the Greek traditions and culture out into the greater community, performing at First Night celebrations; high school, college, international and church festivals; weddings; and of course, the St. Spyridon Grecian Festival. We are thrilled to share our culture with you at the 2016 festival and hope you enjoy!

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Orthodoxy THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FAITHOrthodox Christians hold true to a tradition which has been handed down unchanged from the time of the Apostles. For over one thousand years from the Day of Pentecost, Orthodoxy was the only Christian tradition. Orthodoxy is practiced the same way today as it was in the Church of the catacombs, the Church of the Apostles, the Fathers, and martyrs. While some may find the services, traditions, or practices of Orthodoxy to be “old fashioned”, or “not in keeping with today’s society in America”, it is this very factor that gives Orthodoxy its inherent strength. Orthodoxy has always held true to those values and principles given to mankind

by God, and through his Son our savior JESUS CHRIST, rather than mold and change its beliefs and principles to accommodate an ever changing society. While it may be practiced in many languages throughout the world, the principles, traditions, and liturgies are the same. In closely watching the Divine Liturgy, visitors can readily see the origins and elements of our worship service, such as the Nicene Creed, the Epistle, Gospel readings and the Lord’s Prayer. Orthodoxy is an inheritance: the Bible, the Creed, the decrees of the Ecumenical Councils, the service books, the worship, and the art have formed the “Tradition” of the Church.

SAINT SPYRIDONOur Cathedral is named after Saint Spyridon, who died in the 4th century. He was born in Cyprus and is honored in both the Eastern and Western Churches. He was compassionate and loving; a humble shepherd, Bishop of Trimythus, confessor of the faith during times of persecution, and an outstanding teacher of Orthodoxy at the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea in 325. Saint Spyridon is noted for the miracles he performed during his life and is known for his great piety, honesty, and gentleness. When you walk into the Cathedral you will enter the Narthex and see a glass display case with the slippers of Saint

Spyridon, given to us by the Bishop of Corfu. The body of Saint Spyridon has remained completely intact. The Holy Relics are found in the church in Kerkyra on the island of Corfu, Greece. Each year, on the day of his commemoration, December 12, the slippers are found completely worn out. The serving priests change the saint’s shoes every year, only to find them worn out again the next year. It is the belief of Orthodox Christians that Saint Spyridon continues walking today performing miracles.

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InMemory

Sadly, after Grecian Festival ’14, we lost two pillars of our community who had been involved with the Festival every year since its inception in 1976, James Bazoukas and Charles Fotos.

James Bazoukas was an extremely active member of the Cathedral serving on the Parish Council, Finance Committee, House Committee and Building Committee. Jim was instrumental in the restoration of the Cathedral and the renovation of the Family Center, where he led the committees overseeing the installation of air conditioning in the Cathedral in 2001 and the renovation of the area below the Cathedral housing the Preschool in 2010. Jim was a member of the Order of AHEPA, the Enosis Epirotic Society, and was Treasurer of the Board of Directors of Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and St. George’s Hellenic Benefit Society of Tsamanta. Jim worked with the Raffle subcommittee for the first Festival in 1976 and volunteered in all subsequent festivals in areas to include Facilities, Finance & Couriers, and Beverages subcommittees.

Charles Fotos was a constant presence in the Parish with the

church becoming his second home. Charlie taught Sunday School, was a GOYA (Greek Orthodox Youth Association) advisor, and served multiple terms on the Parish Council as President, Treasurer and Secretary. Charlie also sang in the choir for over 50 years and was a key contributor to the Family Center renovation project serving on the Building and House Committees. Charlie was also extremely active with Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and was the driving force in the operation of the Orthodox Food Pantry located at Saint Spyridon. Charlie was Facilities co-chair for the first Festival in 1976 and he continued to assist that subcommittee as well as the Finance & Couriers, Food, Food Line, and Kitchen subcommittees for every Festival.

Jim and Charlie loved their church, family, and friends and both took an immense pride in representing the Greek Orthodox community to Worcester and Central Massachusetts. We join their families in their sadness for the loss of these individuals but we take solace in the knowledge that their legacy and memories will be eternal.

JAMES BAZOUKAS

CHARLES FOTOS

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GRECIAN FESTIVAL 2016Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral

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Best Wishes now and Always

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WORCESTER COUNTY’S ONLY ORTHODOX FUNERAL DIRECTOR

MILES FUNERAL HOMES & TRIBUTE CENTERS Richard Mans�eld, President

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24 Hour Catering HotlineCall Dean

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Congratulations and Best of Luck for a

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Best Wishes for a successful

FESTIVAL!

Peter Lukes &

Andrea Chiaramonte

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Head and Neck Surgery48 Elm Street, Worcester

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andCentral MA Facial Plastic Survery

Division of AOHNS

Andrea C. Chiaramonte, MDJoseph H. Oyer, MD

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Telephone: 508-757-0330Visit us at: aohns.com

Sunday and Monday 10 am to 10 pm Tuesday through Saturday 10 am to 11 pm

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Fresh Fried & Baked Seafood Saute Specialties

Fresh Prime Rib Every Friday & Saturday Night

Casual Family Dining Open 7 days a week

for lunch and dinner

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325 Southbridge StreetAuburn, MA 01501

(508) 832-5776

Diplomates, American Board of Orthodontics

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Worcester and Spencer locations offering iOC® optical impression scanners; no impressions for records or invisalign®.

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We are honored to participate with the Best Greek Chefs of Worcester County on this festival’s food and menu!

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Our best wishes fora successful

Festival!

Dr. Fechner and Staff

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Proudly supportingSt. spyridon greek orthodox cathedral

on a successful2016 grecian festival

94 Highland Street � Worcester, MA � 01609 508.753.5933 � [email protected]

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LHOP Best Wishes for a Successful Festival!The Dovras, Giolekas, & Paleologos Families

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Limited Seating, Please RSVP*Come and celebrate our biggest year with some delicious appetizers,

soothing sounds of Jazz and a toast on the house!

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Enjoy an authentic Greek cuisine experience

in Worcester!Congrats to another successful festival

from the Georgiadis families!

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Best Wishes for 2016!

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S a v v a s F o t i a d i sT H E D R A U G H T H O U S EThe Draught House Bar & Grill and the Manor Banquet Facility are located on route 12 in West Boylston , Massachusetts (minutes from Worcester). They are owned and operated by Savvas Fotiadis , his sister Ekaterini Fotiadis-Rajotte and his brother Antonios Fotiadis.

The Fotiadis family has grown in the restaurant industry. The siblings worked in a variety of Boston restaurants while they were in college. In 1987 they purchased Dean Park Pizza & Restaurant. They operated Dean Park for 10 years. In 1997, they bought the Old Franklin Manor which is now known as the Draught House Bar & Grill and The Manor Banquet Facility. Recently they have upgraded the bar and decor in the banquet facility. There are lots of new things happening.

Savvas, Ekaterini and Antonios along with their Chef Egi Velieu (who has been part of the Manor Family for almost 15 years), have created a very diverse menu.

They have become known for their mouth-watering baby back ribs, Prime Rib (available on Friday and Saturday nights), and homemade dolmades.However, the menu consists of everything from pub fare to Angus Sirloin Steak to Chicken Calabria...

The Fotiadis-Rajotte Family are happy to be offering the Sunday Chef Spotlight dinner of Roasted Leg of Lamb at the Grecian Festival for all to enjoy.

www.ourmanor.com

OurFeatured

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P a u l & M e l i n a B a r b e rF L Y I N G R H I N OCombining the culinary experience and love of Greek Food Paul and Melina, gladly accepted the offer to once again collaborate on this festival’s menu design and offerings. After both graduating from Boston University, Paul and Melina were married at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral and made Worcester their home. Having operated the Flying Rhino for 17 years their passion for food is reflected in their menu seasonally. The menu is inspired by the Rhino flying around the world grabbing eclectic dishes that are showcased in this well-diverse menu. They are proud to be part of the rich Hellenic Community as well as greater Worcester County. Paul and Melina’s featured Chef’s Spotlight for Saturday’s Dinner is their own recipe of slow cooked Lamb Shank, guaranteed to fall off the bone.

OurFeaturedChefs6 lamb shanks

sea salt and pepper

Meditereanean oregano to taste

2 tbsp exta virgin olive oil

2 onions, chopped

3 large carrots

chopped fresh thyme

Sprinkle shanks with salt and pepper and oregano. Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Cook

shanks until brown on all sides. Remove from pan and place to the side.

Add, carrots and garlic and the chopped onions to the same pot and saute until golden brown.

Stir in both o� the broths, the wine and the tomatoes and add the rosemary and thyme. Place

the shanks back into the pot, pressing down till the shanks are covered. Bring to a boil, then

reduce heat to medium-low. Cover, and simmer until meat is tender, about 2 to 2.5 hours.

Remove cover from pot. Simmer about 20 minutes longer. Remove and place shanks into a

platter. Continue to boil juices in pot until thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drizzled the

thickened juices over the shanks.

10 fresh cloves garlic minced

1 bottle red wine

1 28 oz can whole peeled tomatoes with juice

1 can condensed chicken broth

1 can beef broth

5 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary

2 teaspoons

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TRADITIONAL FOOD LINELamb Souvlaki, with rice, and green beansStatler Chicken, with roasted lemon potatoes and green beansMeat Pastitsio - baked Greek macaroni casserole, with salad, and green beansVegetarian Pastitsio - baked Greek macaroni casserole with salad, and green beans

A LA CARTE CHOICESMeat Pastitsio - baked Greek macaroni casserole, with seasoned ground beef filled with oozing cheese and bechamel sauceVegetarian Pastitsio - baked Greek macaroni casserole, filled with oozing cheese and bechamel sauce sprinkled with lots of herbsSpanakopita - a tasty blend of spinach, scallions, parsley, dill, salt and pepper, generously sprinkled with feta cheese, mixed with beaten eggs, and layered in buttered-crispy phyllo baked and served in generous portionsTiropita - a creamy blend of feta and cottage cheese mixed with fresh herbs, beaten eggs, salt and pepper, layered in buttered-crispy phyllo baked and served in generous portions - a vegetarian delight Roasted Lemon Potatoes (Patates) - slow roasted in olive oil, with Aegean herbs, salt, pepper and splashed with lemonGreen Beans (Fasolakia) - Yiayia’s recipe of sauteed green beans slowly cooked with olive oil, onions, garlic, carrots, parsley, dill, salt, pepper in a rich whole and crushed tomato brothDolmades - Grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice and splashed with lemon - a vegetarian delightGreek Salad (Salata) - lettuce, tomato, onion, tossed with Greek dressing, Greek seasonings and sprinkled with feta cheeseRice Pilaf (Rizi) - A flavorful combination of long grained rice with onion, garlic, and seasonings, accented with pasta browned with butter, a perfect vegetarian delightStrawberry Shortcake - a local “farm to table” refreshing seasonal favoriteBaklava - phyllo pastry with walnuts and honey

GYRO & SOUVLAKI STATION - Quick Dining ServiceGyro (yero) - NEW all time favorite, roasted blend of seasoned beef and lamb carved off spinning vertical rotisseries and placed on warm pita, topped with tzatzikiPork Souvlaki Wrap - skewered and roasted marinated pork cubes, served on warm pita with Greek fixings

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Aegean Seafood Stew$6 Bowl

A combination of succulent seafoodin a broth touched by tomatoes

by Chef Val James of Val’s Restaurant.

Chef SpotlightMarinated Pork Souvlaki Dinner

Price: $11.00Perfectly seasoned and marinated for

hours, then skewered and slow cooked on the grill. Served with rice and Greek green beans crowned with Tzatziki. Created by The

Demopoulos Family of Zorbas Taverna.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4Soup of the Day

Avgolemono Soup$6.00 Bowl

A classic Greek soup that’s thickened with eggs and spiked with lemon


Chef SpotlightBraised Lamb Shank Dinner

Available 5:00-closing$18.00

Succulent braised lamb shanks slowcooked in a red wine, induced beef

broth, a touch of tomato, and fresh basilguaranteed to fall off the bone, served with

rice pilaf and green beans. Createdby Paul & Melina Barber Chef/Owners

Flying Rhino Cafe.

SUNDAY, JUNE 5Soup of the Day

Avgolemono Soup$6.00 Bowl

A classic Greek soup that’s thickened with eggs and spiked with lemon


Chef SpotlightTraditional Greek Leg of Lamb

DinnerAvailable 12:00-7:00

$16.00Special marinade of Greek spices

brushed on leg of lamb while slowly roasted served with green beans and rice pilaf

crowned with Tzatzikiby Savvas Fotiadis, Chef and Owner with Tony, Katerina, and family of The Manor

and The Draught House.

By local Greek Celebrity Chefsfrom restaurants you all love!Festival

Menu

DailySpecials

LOUKOUMADES STATIONLoukoumades - honey puffs made in front of your eyes with pizzazz by the LoukouMAMAS, sprinkled with walnuts or powdered sugar

GREEK BAKERY STATIONBaklava - phyllo pastry with walnuts and honeyKourambiedes - white powdered sugar butter cookieKoulourakia - braided butter cookiesGalaktobouriko - (sweet baked custard delight) creamy custard in a crispy phyllo pastry bathed with sweet syrup

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MEZETHES (APPETIZERS)Meat Pikilia - loukaniko sausage, keftethes (meatballs), & grilled chickenVegetarian Pikilia - dolmades, tiropita, spanakopita, assorted olives, tomatoes, and Greek cheeses (feta & kasseri)Saganaki - lightly pan fried Greek cheese (kefalogaviera) served with lemonPatates Tiganites - french fries (add tzatziki $1) (add feta $2)Tzatziki - a cucumber, garlic yogurt dip served with gyro breadTirokafteri - spicy feta cheese dip served with pita chips and pita breadSpanakopita - a tasty blend of spinach, scallions, parsley, dill, salt and pepper, generously sprinkled with feta cheese, mixed with beaten eggs, and layered in buttered - crispy phyllo baked and served in generous square portionsTiropita - a creamy blend of feta and cottage cheese mixed with fresh herbs, beaten eggs, salt and pepper, layered in buttered - crispy phyllo baked and served in generous portions-a vegetarian delight. Dolmades - (5) Grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice and splashed with lemon - a vegetarian delightMixed Nuts

GLYKA (DESSERTS)Baklava - phyllo pastry with walnuts and honeyHomemade Galaktoboureko - (sweet baked custard delight) creamy custard in a crispy phyllo pastry bathed with sweet syrup

KAFETHES, KRASIA, & POTA (COFFEE, WINE, & DRINKS)Elliniko Kafe - Greek Traditional CoffeeFrappe - Greek Iced CoffeeAssorted Soft DrinksMythos Greek BeerOuzo served with nutsMetaxaKrasia: Anastasi Agiorgifiko (Red) or Moshofilero (White) WineMalamatina Retsina: Greek Resin Wine

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FOOD & TREATSHot DogFrench FriesPopcornCotton CandyFresh Squeezed Lemonade 32ozSoda

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The Kids’ Fest & Teen Zone offer an energetic 3-days filled with interactive, creative and educational activities from the littlest to teens and young adults. The new menu includes hot dog, fries, popcorn to augment the traditional Greek favorites.

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D i m o p o u l o s F a m i l yZ O R B A ’ S T A V E R N AThe Dimopoulos’ and The Zorba’s Team are thrilled to have collaborated with the best Greek Chefs of Worcester County on the Grecian Festival food and menu, and provide the Pork Souvlaki Dinner Chef Spotlight for Friday. We are also excited to now be delighting the palettes of Worcester’s discerning diners, especially at 2016 Grecian Festival.

OurFeatured

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V a l J a m e sV A L ’ S R E S T A U R A N TVal was raised in the restaurant industry working by her parent’s side from as far back as she can remember. Val’s father emigrated from Greece to this country, working his way up from a dishwasher to the owner and operator of several pizzerias. Val was encouraged by her strong following of loyal clientele and avid supporters to expand her business. She purchased her present location at 75 Reservoir Street in 1996 — going from a small storefront pizzeria to a 7,200-square-foot restaurant and bar.

Over the last two decades Val has evolved as a restaurateur with creative, sophisticated cuisine.

The accolades have followed with many reviews and awards including Best Seafood Restaurant and Best Family Restaurant, and Val’s crowning glory being inducted into Les Amis d’Escoffier Society of Massachusetts.

OurFeaturedChefs

20 oz Seafood stock or Clam juice (see below)10 oz of tomato sauce prepared ahead of time 2lb of red bliss potatoes diced2 stocks of fresh leeks (cut ends off, quartered the long way & sliced half inch thick )1 oz chopped fresh garlic 8 oz white wine¼ tsp thyme 1 teaspoon celery salt 2 bay leaves2 bay leaves 1 tsp fennel seed chopped 1 tsp of basil dry 1 Pinch of saffron8 oz baby shrimp 90+ count /lb or 1Lb shrimp pealed 16-20 count/lb 16 oz count necks or steamers, or 8 oz Fresh Chopped clams.16 oz fresh mussels8 oz dice firm fish (swordfish, salmon, tuna) (optional) 1 whole lobster, claws pulled & cut in quarters (optional) 16 oz scallops (optional) 16 oz scallops

SEAFOOD STOCKPick up FRESH fish bones, skin, heads, tails, shrimp shells. 2lb total.Rinse well in cold water, add about one quart of water per pound of bones, add a couple of carrot, one stock of celery without leaves, one medium onion. Salt & pepper lightly. Bring to a boil & simmer without cover until reduced by half.

RECIPEIn a saucepan, heat dash of extra virgin olive oil & add, leeks, garlicIn a saucepan, heat dash of extra virgin olive oil & add, leeks, garlicSauté until leeks wilted Add 8 oz white wineSimmer with wine for five minutes until the alcohol evaporates. Add: Seafood broth or Clam juice, thyme, celery salt, fennel seed, basil, bay leaves, Tomato Sauce, Salt & pepper to tasteSlowly bring to a boil & simmer until diced potatoes are almost soft to the bite.Add SeafoodAdd Seafood

Simmer for 15 more minutes or until the diced potatoes, lobster meat is done & the mussels are open. Taste & season with salt & pepper before serving.

Aegean Seafood Stew Val’s 12-14 8 oz cups

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The �rst choice in New England for restaurant kitchen equipment.

Proud providers of Grecian Festival restaurant equipment for many years!

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Injury Prevention Fitness ClassesCycling Classes

Personal TrainingTeam/Sport Speci�c Training

Youth Fitness Training

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AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION

MAIDS OF ATHENA

DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE

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Serving fresh food, full mugs and fun times!

www.deanparkgrillpizza.com

749 Main Street, Shrewsbury, Ma

(508) 842-2584

11 Pleasant Street • Worcester, MA 01609800 Turnpike Street • North Andover, MA 01845tel. 508.797.4LAW (4529) • fax. 508.797.4528

BANKRUPTCYChapter 7Chapter 13Loan ModificationWorkouts

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BUSINESS LAWBuying/Selling BusinessesBusiness FormationBusiness RepresentationLeases/Contracts

PERSONAL INJURYAuto/Motorcycle AccidentsWrongful DeathSlip & FallProperty Damage

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Eliminate Debt - Stop Foreclosure - ReorganizeStop Harassing Creditor Calls & Collection Letters

We Want To Give A Big Thank YouTo All The Food Line Volunteers!

The Dionis Family Is Honored To Participate in Grecian Festival 2016

Joseph D. Early, Jr.District AttorneyMiddle District

Many thanks and congratulations for another successful festival and your continuing service to the community.

Follow us on Twitter: @worcesterdawww.worcesterda.com

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Massachusetts 01583Telephone: (508) 835-8890

ΜΙΛΑΜΕ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ Ο∆ΟΝΤΙΑΤΡΟΣ

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DR. ANGELO GIOLEKASCertified Chiropractic Sports Physician

DR. JENNIFER LENZChiropractic Physician

617 Chandler Street • Worcester, MA 01602

P. 508.752.7334 F. 508.752.8469

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Wherever, whenever there are good times in celebration of

culture and wellbeing ...

Count us in.

Harvard Pilgrim is a proud supporter of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral’s 2016 Worcester Grecian Festival.

Email me at [email protected] today!

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Come see what’s new at The Manor!Our newly renovated classic & timeless

Ballroom acommodates up to 350 guests.

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12ÊMainÊStreetÊ(Rt,Ê20)ÊNorthboroÊCenter

MAÊ01532ÊTel:Ê508-393-3566

http://www.thehouseofpizza.com

Congratulates the Greek Community

on another Successful Festival!

To Educate Is To Liberate

Call Today to Schedule a Personal Tour!

VENERINI ACADEMY

www.veneriniacademy.com ● 508-753-3210

27 Edward Street, Worcester, MA 01605

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Specialty cakes, pastries and coffee for the discerning taste

508.752.3809 ontherisebaking.com1120 pleasant street tatnuck square worcester

Worcester Living’s

Best of 2014

BEST coffee

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Also voted runner-up for best dessert!

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Proud supporters of the Grecian Festival 2016

St. SpyridonSenior Parishioners

wish you all avery successful

festival for

2016 TM

Dentistry for Infants, Children, Teens and Special Needs

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Partnering With Families To Promote Good Health

508-754-9825www.worcesterkidsdentist.com

CM Vera DMD, MPH, Matthew Panagiotu, DDS - Pediatric Dentists41 Lancaster St, Worcester, MA 01609

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Visit to see how we are ‘Making it Real’ for students grades 6 to 12. Call 508-459-5841 to schedule a tour or explore us at WorcesterAcademy.org

Real People. Real Learning. Real World.

Συγχαρητήρια!CONGRATULATIONS!

Moe Bergman City Councilor At-Large

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WORCESTER DENTAL ASSOCIATES

508.798.0627

86 Pleasant StreetWorcester, MA 01609

Steve’s Pizzaria337 West Boylston Street

West Boylston, MA 508-852-6526

Pizza. Grinders. Greek Salad.Fish & Chips Every Friday

Serving West Boylston &Worcester County for over

40 Years

Best Wishes for aSuccessful Festival!

Steve Paskalis & Family

MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S HOUSE OF AUBURN

135 BRYN MAWR AVENUE

AUBURN, MASSACHUSETTS 01501(508) 832-9262

SHREWSBURY MONTESSORI SCHOOL

55 OAK STREET

SSHREWSBURY, MASSACHUSETTS 01545(508) 842-2116

One School with campuses in Auburn and Shrewbury

www.shrewsburymontessori.org

351 June StreetWorcester, MA(508) 755-9500

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Best Wishes for a Successful Festival!

2 Great Locations in [email protected] 867 Grafton St.(In the Stop & Shop Plaza)508-792-1011 402 West Boylston St.508-853-1919

LEW EVANGELIDISSHERIFF

Proud to have our Reserve Deputieshelp with this year’s festival

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Paper and Plastic Foodservice specialists

We carry a large variety of quality foodservice disposables

Best selection in town, open to public

We service: supermarkets, resturants,caterers, pizzerias, bakeries, churches,

schools, janitorial

89 Temple Street | Worcester, MA 01604 Open: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

The Grecian Festival Program Book

Committee would like to thank all of our sponsors for

your support!

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ZMETRA CLEARSPAN STRUCTURES LLCTENTS FOR RENT

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www.BlackstoneValleyDental.com

We MakeBeautiful Smiles

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268 Lincoln St | Worcester, MA(508) 755-1113

508.757.7889New food service equipment and supplies

Quality, refurbished equipmentCustom-made equipment

2 Olde Millbury Street · Worcester, MA 01610-2192

Best of Luck 2016

Grecian Festival

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FINE WINES & SPIRITS500 Boston Post Road E

Marlboro, MA 01752508-481-WINE (9463)

Owners: Demetrios Kambosos & Athanasios Kambosos

Proudly serving Worcester County for over 50 years

Best of luck for a successful 2016 festival

-The Comitas Family508-752-7069

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Optometrist

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Licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Nicholas A. LambrosAttorney at Law

[email protected]

100 Midway Road, Suite 16Garden CityCranston, Rhode Island 02920

Tel: 401-383-9899Fax: 401-383-9877

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Serving Breakfast and LunchTuesday - Friday: 6 am - 2 pm | Saturday - Sunday: 7 am - 2 pm

681 Pleasant Street | Paxton, MA. 01612 | 508.459.1330

George and Vaia PritsoulisBest Wishes for a Successful Festival!

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BakerFire

Equipment

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(508) 755-2211

Hellenic CandleCandle provider for St. Spyridon

49 Allen Street, Rochester, NH 03867 (603) 335-4800

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40 Years of Worcester!

Worcester Magazine’s 40th Anniversary Edition

Coming Sept. 22Contact your Media Consultant and reserve your space today!

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Paul Elias / General ManagerMAINES Produce Express

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Maines Produce Express has proudly served the restaurants of greater Worcester for 30 years.

Let our expertise work for you!

We wish all the families & friends of St. Spyridon a healthy, prosperous 2016!

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We promise to keep a smile on your face!

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Providing the Grecian Festival with their ice cube needs

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Implants-to replace missing teeth

-to support dentures

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O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home recognizes that our community is comprised of diverse preferences of religion, philosophies and beliefs. Our

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